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Invited to an A list wedding- need an outfit!

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Alsogoingtogetslated · 01/08/2023 23:33

I’ve been invited to a very high profile wedding. I had planned to lose 2 stone to fit into my outfit.
I didn’t.
So now I have a few weeks to find a stunning outfit (online) but my searching just keeps pulling up the same old shops- Reiss, Karen Millen, SHEIN/boo hoo etc. I’ve looked at needle and thread, Nancy max, the OUTNET.
What great websites can I look at to find-
Budget up to around £500
i suit red/cobalt blue/deep pink/green- jewel colours
I suit jumpsuits/ midi and maxi dresses/high necks if they are high cowl/structured, one shouldered and halterneck things and wide leg trousers and blazers
I like structured clothes but it doesn’t have to be
I don’t suit short dresses or anything wafty or round necks or pastel colours.
I'm size 16, fairly big boobed.

Bonus points if you can find me something!

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mfhtoeh · 01/08/2023 23:42

Lk Bennett rentals?

other dress rental?

OMGitsnotgood · 02/08/2023 00:03

Worth googling dress agencies in your area for good quality 2nd hand outfits. They have helped me out with many occasion wardrobe issues, with the added bonus that you can try on.

greenthumb13 · 02/08/2023 00:42

Try Wolf&Badger or me+em

Also designer rentals like rent the runway could be good?

Pinkitydrinkity · 02/08/2023 00:46

Self Portrait?

Although like pp suggested, renting would be fab - try HURR, By Rotation, Hirestreet, Selfridges.

UnicornStarfish · 02/08/2023 00:53

Something from Thread and Needle?

AnnaMagnani · 02/08/2023 00:55

Rental from By Rotation or Hurr Collective. You will find something gorgeous for a fraction of your budget.

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Bozzicle · 02/08/2023 04:53

Amen @AppleDumplingWithCustard! I couldn't have put it better myself. 😂

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GarlicGrace · 02/08/2023 05:16

That's nice! (silk jumpsuit)

NeverKnowinglyThunderRolled · 02/08/2023 05:16

Ah, just noticed that@2023issucky thought the same and posted upthread!

MotherofGorgons · 02/08/2023 05:17

Gosh poor @NatashaDancing. We all have different tastes! Batsheva is not to mine at all, but then I rarely like any wedding dresses on S and B. I mostly prefer jumpsuits; less frou frou. I really like that blue Phase 8 one and the black and white Me and Em one.

GarlicGrace · 02/08/2023 05:41

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I like most of those, especially the Alemais dresses. You could wear these to a flashy wedding, for instance!

Invited to an A list wedding- need an outfit!
Invited to an A list wedding- need an outfit!
MotherofGorgons · 02/08/2023 05:45

No, just no😁That second one looks like Weird Mexican Barbie.

3luckystars · 02/08/2023 05:46

LK Bennett is a good call. I think you need to go into an actual shop though.

Is there any boutique type shops you could go to?